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Sales Supervisor roles on OPT require strong leadership credentials and a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Most employers classify this as a specialty occupation, making it OPT-eligible. Your 12-month standard OPT window can extend to 36 months with a STEM extension if your degree qualifies.
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Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Supervisor, Carrier Sales Representative in Brokerage at RXO, you will work cross-functionally with various departments, including sales, carrier procurement and operations, carrier compliance, finance, and accounts payable. You’ll manage a team of Carrier Sales Representatives and ensure that everyone is consistently delivering positive results.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Manage the daily operations of Carrier Procurement team
- Develop and expand carrier relationships with both existing and new carriers
- Train, mentor and develop a team of Carrier Procurement Representatives
- Book freight and maintain KPI metrics while ensuring your direct reports do the same
- Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects
- Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 2 years of non-asset-based brokerage experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working directly with carriers
- Solid experience in management, with the ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees; conflict resolution skills
WHY JOIN US:
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
- Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career and Leadership Development Programs
- Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
THE NEXT STEP
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification.
INTRODUCTION
Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Supervisor, Carrier Sales Representative in Brokerage at RXO, you will work cross-functionally with various departments, including sales, carrier procurement and operations, carrier compliance, finance, and accounts payable. You’ll manage a team of Carrier Sales Representatives and ensure that everyone is consistently delivering positive results.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Manage the daily operations of Carrier Procurement team
- Develop and expand carrier relationships with both existing and new carriers
- Train, mentor and develop a team of Carrier Procurement Representatives
- Book freight and maintain KPI metrics while ensuring your direct reports do the same
- Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects
- Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 2 years of non-asset-based brokerage experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working directly with carriers
- Solid experience in management, with the ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees; conflict resolution skills
WHY JOIN US:
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
- Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career and Leadership Development Programs
- Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
THE NEXT STEP
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales Supervisor
Lead with quantified results, not just titles
Sales Supervisor candidates stand out when they can point to specific team performance improvements, quota attainment rates, or pipeline growth they drove. Concrete numbers make your resume credible and show employers you can deliver measurable outcomes worth sponsoring.
Target employers with a history of OPT sponsorship
Large retail chains, technology distributors, and SaaS companies regularly hire international talent into supervisory sales roles. Browse Migrate Mate to find Sales Supervisor positions from employers who have sponsored OPT and H-1B visa workers before, which signals genuine sponsorship intent.
Clarify your OPT authorization timeline upfront
Employers often confuse OPT with a visa that needs immediate sponsorship. Explain early that your OPT EAD authorizes you to work legally now, and that H-1B sponsorship, if needed, only becomes relevant closer to the end of your authorization period.
Align your degree field to the job description carefully
Sales Supervisor roles must qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT to apply cleanly. Make sure your job offer reflects a genuine degree requirement in business, marketing, or management, not just a preferred qualification, to avoid complications during any future H-1B petition.
Emphasize leadership experience in interviews
Hiring managers evaluating Sales Supervisors want evidence you can coach a team, run performance reviews, and manage conflict. Prepare two or three structured examples from internships, part-time work, or campus leadership that demonstrate those specific supervisory competencies before every interview.
Start your job search early relative to your OPT end date
Sales Supervisor hiring cycles can take two to three months from application to offer. Beginning your search at least four months before your OPT expires gives employers time to evaluate you without feeling pressured by an imminent authorization deadline.
Sales Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined in the job offer. If the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business, marketing, or management, it generally qualifies as a specialty occupation. If the posting accepts any degree or no degree at all, it may not meet the threshold, which matters most when transitioning from OPT to H-1B sponsorship.
Can I work as a Sales Supervisor on STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, data analytics, or certain business programs, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Your Sales Supervisor role must be directly related to that STEM degree, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan.
Where can I find Sales Supervisor jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to search. It filters for employers who are open to sponsoring international talent, so you're not wasting applications on companies that will reject you at the authorization stage. Sales Supervisor roles in technology, consumer goods, and financial services tend to appear most frequently among sponsorship-friendly employers on the platform.
What happens to my OPT if I get promoted from Sales Associate to Sales Supervisor during my authorization period?
An internal promotion does not automatically invalidate your OPT, but you must report the change to your Designated School Official within 10 days because your job title and responsibilities are updating. As long as the new role still relates to your degree field and your employer information stays current in SEVIS, your OPT authorization continues without interruption.
Do Sales Supervisor roles at staffing agencies or through contract arrangements affect my OPT eligibility?
They can. OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree, not just any paid employment. Contract or staffing arrangements are permitted but must still satisfy that degree-relatedness requirement. Some employers also hesitate to sponsor an H-1B for a contractor later, so it's worth clarifying the path to direct employment before accepting a contract Sales Supervisor role.